Sometimes, a specific brand name becomes so synonymous with a product, that it’s used culturally to refer to all brands of that product. In some parts of the U.S., “Coke” is the general term for sodas ...

You may have been taught to clean your ears with a Q-tip or cotton swab -- and even enjoy how satisfying it can be -- but Q-tips aren't the safest method and can actually harm your ears. After all, ...

Is it safe to use cotton swabs to remove earwax? Most of us have seen or used the earwax-cleaning products all over social media — high-tech lavage kits, spoons equipped with smartphone cameras, ...